In addition to other penalties, a person who has damaged trees in violation of §
55-31 of this chapter; who fails to remove diseased plants, shrubs, and trees in violation of §
55-28 of this chapter; who fails to replant or replace trees in violation of §
55-30 of this chapter; who fails to replant trees in violation of §
55-33 of this chapter; and/or who fails to maintain trees in violation of §
55-35 of this chapter or any provision of Chapter
159, Streets and Sidewalks, shall be liable to the Borough for all reasonable and necessary procurement, planting, maintenance and other costs associated therewith with 10% added. In addition, if payment is not made within 30 days after such person is billed, interest shall be charged on the full amount due at the rate of 9% per year compounded quarterly. The costs, penalties, and interest herein provided shall be applied for the benefit of the Commission.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable for each offense
by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $600, plus costs of prosecution,
and, in default of payment of such fine and costs, by imprisonment
for not more than 30 days.